RoadTripRadar

RoadTripRadar

A Situational‑Awareness Map for the Open Road

• RoadTripRadar is a lightweight mapping application built for travelers who need more than just a route.

• By overlaying live weather radar on an interactive map, the app lets you see precipitation, wind, and temperature trends directly along the line of travel, giving you a clear, at‑a‑glance picture of the conditions you will encounter.

Core Mapping Features

• Dynamic distance rings – concentric circles centered on your current position automatically resize as you zoom, helping you gauge range and plan stops.

• Bearing‑based navigation – instead of rigid turn‑by‑turn directions, the app shows the compass bearing to your destination, encouraging spontaneous detours and exploration.

• Multiple map styles – Light, Dark, Auto‑switch, and fully customizable colour palettes let you match the display to daylight, night‑time, or personal preference.

Live Weather Integration

• Animated radar from RainViewer – real‑time precipitation imagery with adjustable opacity and playback controls, so you can watch storms move in real time.

• Wind data – current speed and direction displayed as numerical values and a vector arrow on the map.

• Temperature readout – present temperature plus a one‑hour trend line to anticipate warming or cooling.

User‑Centric Controls

• Speed readout – shows current velocity in metric or imperial units; font size can be increased or decreased for better visibility.

• Opacity sliders – fine‑tune how strongly radar or wind layers appear over the base map.

• Playback timeline – scrub forward or backward through recent radar frames to see how a storm has evolved.

Privacy, Open Source, and No‑Ads

• The entire codebase is publicly available under an open‑source license, allowing anyone to audit or contribute.

• No user tracking, no mandatory accounts, and absolutely no advertising, ensuring a distraction‑free experience focused solely on safe, informed travel.

FAQ

Q: How does the live weather radar work within the app?

A: The app pulls animated radar imagery from RainViewer and layers it on top of the base map. You can adjust the radar’s opacity, play back recent frames, or pause the animation to see exactly where precipitation is forming, moving, or dissipating along your route.

Q: Can I see wind information while I’m driving?

A: Yes. RoadTripRadar displays the current wind speed and direction both as a numeric readout and as a vector arrow on the map. The arrow points the way the wind is blowing, giving you an instant visual cue that can help you anticipate gusty conditions on exposed highways.

Q: What temperature data does the app provide?

A: The temperature readout shows the current ambient temperature at your location and adds a one‑hour trend line that predicts whether it will warm up or cool down. This short‑term forecast helps you decide whether to pack an extra layer or plan a stop at a rest area before a heat wave hits.

Version History

v1.15.0——27 Aug 2026

Improved situational awareness for long distance travel Download the latest version of RoadTripRadar to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*1.15.0

Added basic route management with multiple waypoints! Check it out next time you navigate to something! If you have a navigation point active, try adding another. You'll get the option to add it to your route or replace the existing nav point.

*1.14.0

Add back navigation support to all menus instead of only having a close button.

Allow the waypoint info slideout to show when you tap on your current target waypoint and if you tap on the navigation widget.

*1.13.0

First launch tutorial, and fix a bug preventing the use of approximate gps location (Thanks Chris L).